Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
Reporting Limits
0.01 mg/kg
Products Covered
Food, foodstuffs, animal feed, infant formula and food supplements
Reporting Timescale
5 working days from receipt of sample
Sample Requirements
500g
Postal Requirements
Package safely in a sturdy box to avoid damage during postal transit. Samples may then be sent to, or delivered in person, to our Cambridge laboratory: Mon-Fri/9am-5pm (Excluding Bank Holidays).
Test Description
Screen for key heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic in a single test. This test is ideal for products more likely to absorb contaminants from soil and water, such as leafy greens, root vegetables, rice, and seafood. It supports supplier checks and helps you monitor raw material quality. Using an accredited method we can provide accurate and reliable data to support product quality.